How exciting it was to open this very well packaged set! The carrying case is great, the markers are sleek, modern, and comfortable to use. I would say these are great for beginners. the array of colors is excellent, though I noticed some individual markers are more watery than others (even when shaken extremely well), and actually apply almost more like watercolor than acrylic. The color doesn't seem to be very saturated, as you can see in the photo. I would not recommend these for use on paper, even a heavy cardstock. On wood, they do seem to bleed sideways into the grain, again because of some being watery. On polished glass, the paint doesn't seem to adhere well. Like I mentioned, I think these are great for beginners, but don't expect to use them for detailed or more professional projects. They are fun, look and feel great, and would be a nice addition for a classroom or home studio.